Logistics and Dock Operations Manager
Resume:
Josiah Venable
Henderson, NV *****
**********@*****.***
Professional Work History
LOGISTICS MANAGER Federal Steel Supply, Inc. Chesterfield, MO
December 2021 > April 2026
●Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Orchestrated end-to-end supply chain logistics and domestic/international distribution for large-diameter, heavy-walled carbon, alloy, and stainless-steel industrial products.
●Global Import Operations: Managed international import procedures, ensuring full compliance with customs, tariffs, and maritime shipping regulations while coordinating seamlessly with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
●Strategic Procurement & Purchasing: Directed purchasing and procurement operations for stock inventory, monitoring demand signals to maintain optimal safety stock levels of high-demand tubular components.
●Vendor Management & Negotiations: Cultivated and evaluated a global network of manufacturers and raw material suppliers; negotiated service level agreements (SLAs) and contract terms to reduce material acquisition costs.
●Freight & Carrier Optimization: Evaluated third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight carriers to negotiate highly competitive shipping rates, successfully reducing overall transit times and outbound transportation costs.
●Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered closely with the sales, sourcing, and quality assurance teams to align incoming shipments with urgent, 24/7/365 emergency customer delivery windows across industrial sectors.
DOCK OPERATIONS MANAGER YRC Freight (formerly Yellow Freight) St Louis, MO
March 2020 > August 2021
●Terminal & Dock Operations: Spearheaded daily cross-dock operations, freight staging, and inbound/outbound trailer loading within a high-volume Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) terminal network.
●Load Optimization & Cube Utilization: Directed dockworkers and forklift operators in maximizing trailer cube utilization, trailer weight distribution, and load sequencing to lower line-haul transit costs and reduce OS&D (Over, Short, and Damaged) claims.
●Labor Management & Productivity: Scheduled, supervised, and coached unionized dock personnel (Teamsters) under strict collective bargaining agreements; monitored key performance metrics (such as bills per hour and pounds per man-hour) to hit terminal throughput targets.
●Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforced strict OSHA, DOT, and corporate safety regulations across the dock floor; conducted routine safety audits, hazard assessments, and equipment inspections for forklifts and yard tractors to achieve a zero-accident workplace culture.
●Equipment & Yard Coordination: Partnered closely with hostlers, dispatchers, and central line-haul operations to coordinate yard movements, streamline trailer switching, and ensure hot shipments met strict drop-and-hook departure windows.
FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST AIT Worldwide Logistics Grapevine, TX
October 2018 > December 2019
●Multi-Modal Freight Routing: Managed end-to-end domestic and international freight forwarding operations, routing high-priority cargo across air, ocean, expedited ground, and intermodal transport channels.
●Global Customs & Compliance: Prepared, audited, and processed critical shipping documentation—including Master/House Air Waybills (MAWB/HAWB), Ocean Bills of Lading (OBL), commercial invoices, and customs declarations—ensuring flawless regulatory compliance.
●Carrier & Vendor Relations: Negotiated spot rates and secured cargo capacity with international steamship lines, commercial air carriers, and domestic 3PL networks to maximize profit margins on shipments.
●Shipment Tracking & Milestone Management: Tracked high-value shipments from origin to destination, proactively resolving customs clearances, port congestion delays, or transit disruptions to ensure on-time delivery.
●Key Account Management: Served as the primary operational liaison for corporate clients, providing precise freight quotes, transit optimization strategies, and real-time visibility into complex global supply chains.
DOMESTIC OPERATIONS LEAD Associated Global Systems (AGS) Grapevine, TX
March 2017 > October 2018
●Domestic Network Routing: Oversaw the execution of domestic time-critical, expedited, deferred ground, and heavy-freight air movements across a nationwide hub-and-spoke network.
●Carrier Management & Sourcing: Evaluated and managed domestic carrier performance, negotiating competitive spot market pricing and securing critical capacity during peak shipping seasons.
●Escalation & Recovery Management: Acted as the primary point of escalation for complex transit delays, routing exceptions, and weather disruptions, implementing immediate recovery plans to preserve service-level agreements (SLAs).
●Process Improvement & KPIs: Monitored terminal-wide key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying operational bottlenecks to streamline freight handling processes and reduce administrative errors.
AIRCRAFT ON GROUND COORDINATOR SEKO Aerospace & Aviation DFW Airport, TX
January 2016 > March 2017
●AOG Emergency Response: Anchored a high-pressure, 24/7/365 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) logistics desk, rapidly executing emergency transport solutions for mission-critical aerospace parts, engines, and structural components.
●Expedited Aerospace Routing: Engineered custom, ultra-time-critical routing strategies utilizing Next Flight Out (NFO), On-Board Courier (OBC), dedicated air charters, and hot-shot ground expediting to minimize airline downtime.
●Precision Milestone Tracking: Maintained meticulous, real-time visibility over critical aerospace shipments, providing proactive, minute-by-minute milestone updates to commercial airlines, MRO facilities, and aviation OEMs.
●Regulatory & Aviation Compliance: Ensured all emergency logistics movements strictly complied with FAA, TSA, and dangerous goods (HAZMAT) shipping regulations, verifying precise parts documentation and chain of custody.
●Cross-Functional Coordination: Synchronized communication between airline maintenance crews, parts dispatchers, international flight operations, and ground couriers to guarantee immediate runway-to-hangar delivery.
TRANSPORTATION FLEET MANAGER Texas Instruments Dallas, TX
April 2012 > January 2015
●Corporate Fleet Asset Management: Directed the strategic management, utilization, and maintenance scheduling of a corporate transportation fleet, ensuring maximum vehicle uptime, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
●High-Value Logistics Security: Engineered strict secure-transportation protocols for high-value semiconductor components, raw materials, and finished microelectronics, mitigating transit risk and inventory shrinkage.
●Carrier & Private Fleet Optimization: Evaluated dedicated contract carriage (DCC) models versus private fleet lanes to optimize regional distribution networks, successfully lowering total cost per mile.
●DOT & Regulatory Compliance: Enforced absolute compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates, and hours-of-service (HOS) tracking via electronic logging devices (ELDs).
●Fleet Budgeting & Cost Control: Controlled operational budgets for fleet maintenance, fuel consumption management programs, and equipment leasing agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities through driver efficiency data.
●Vendor Performance Management: Managed critical relationships with external fleet maintenance providers, fuel vendors, and equipment OEMs, holding partners accountable to rigorous service level agreements (SLAs).
INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC LOGISTICS MANAGER D.V. Customs House Broker (U.S. Customs & Border Protection) Coppell, TX
June 2004 > April 2012
●Trade Compliance & Customs Clearance: Managed regulatory compliance and trade operations for high-volume corporate importers, interfacing directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to secure rapid freight release.
●Customs Entry Writing & Classification: Prepared, audited, and transmitted formal and informal import customs entries via ACE (Automated Commercial Environment), executing accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, valuation, and duty calculations.
●International Logistical Movements: Engineered complex international freight strategies across air, ocean, and border-crossing channels, directing foreign freight forwarders, steamship lines, and air carriers to maximize transit efficiency.
●Domestic Transport Distribution: Oversaw multi-modal domestic distribution networks, sourcing and dispatching 3PL providers, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers, and final-mile couriers to hit delivery timelines.
●Documentation & Partner Government Agencies (PGAs): Audited critical international trade files, including ocean/air bills of lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists; resolved complex regulatory holds with PGAs (such as FDA, EPA, or DOT) to prevent costly port demurrage.
●Client Relationship Management: Served as an expert operational consultant for regular importers, advising clients on duty minimization strategies, trade documentation requirements, and proactive supply chain risk mitigation.
Education
North Lake College: Dallas, Texas 4.0 GPA
Bryan Adams High School: Dallas, TX May 1999
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